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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Frame of Mind

Elvis, my tabby, was acting like a hunter this evening.

I wondered what he was after, as he is usually not in that frame of mind.

Well, I found out what it was. There was a millipede strolling through my living room. I don't know how it got in, but I assure you, it is now out. :)

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WEEKLY RECIPE

This recipe is a good one-skillet type of meal.

Ham and Noodle Skillet

2 cups of cooked ham, cut in bite size pieces

1/4 cup onion, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup of your choice of frozen mixed vegetables

2 cups dried spiral noodles (I used wheat noodles)

1 10.75 ounce can of cream of chicken soup

1 15 ounce can of chicken broth

1/2 cup water

1/4 teaspoon thyme

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

In a 12-inch skillet, add olive oil and heat. Stir in ham and onion over medium heat for about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in frozen veggies, noodles, soup, broth, water, thyme and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring it from time to time, until noodles are done.

Another version, I think would taste good, is to use chicken and egg noodles in place of the ham and spiral noodles.

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It's a little chilly this evening and I'm in the frame of mind, of making myself a cup of hot cocoa.